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Cardiac stimulating apparatus having a blood clot filter and atrial pacer
Assignee: P3 Innovations LLC
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Filing: 2002-06-04
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Granted: 2005-09-06
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Expires: 2022-06-04
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus is provided for reducing the formation and migration of blood clots from an atrial appendage, such as the left atrial appendage, to the blood vessel system of a patient. The apparatus comprises an atrial pacer to treat non-rheumatic atrial fibrillation (NRAF) of an atrial appendage so that the formation blood clots within the atrial appendage is decreased or eliminated. In addition, the apparatus includes a blood clot filter supported by the atrial pacer proximate the atrial appendage and the atrium to reduce the migration of blood clots from the atrial appendage into the blood vessel system of a patient.
Inventors
- 👤 Ramesh Pappu
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 23:55
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61N; A61N1/00; A61N1/18; A61N1/32; A61N1/36; A61N1/362; A61N1/3621; A61N1/38; A61N1/39; A61N1/3956; A61N1/3962; A61N1/39622
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 93
Claim 1
Independent Claim
63 words
A cardiac stimulating apparatus, comprising: a filter adapted to substantially prevent transport of emboli from an atrial appendage to an atrium of the heart; and an atrial pacer to support the filter between the atrial appendage and the atrium, the atrial pacer adapted to be in sensing contact with a wall of the atrial appendage to reduce atrial fibrillation in the atrial appendage.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
63 words
A cardiac stimulating apparatus, comprising: a filter adapted to substantially prevent transport of emboli from an atrial appendage to an atrium of the heart; and an atrial pacer to support the filter between the atrial appendage and the atrium, the atrial pacer adapted to be in sensing contact with a wall of the atrial appendage to reduce atrial fibrillation in the atrial appendage.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The cardiac stimulating apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the filter comprises a plurality of spokes.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The cardiac stimulating apparatus according to claim 2 wherein the spokes include tines to attach the filter to the atrial appendage.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The cardiac stimulating apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the spokes extend generally radially outwardly from the atrial pacer.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
The cardiac stimulating apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the filter comprises a mesh.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
The cardiac stimulating apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the filter includes at least one of an expandable mesh and a plurality of expandable spokes.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
39 words
The cardiac stimulating apparatus according to claim 6 wherein said one of said expendable mesh and said plurality of expendable spokes are collapsible to be disposed near the atrial pacer for implantation into the atrial appendage through a catheter.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
The cardiac stimulating apparatus according to claim 1 wherein atrial pacer includes a control unit adapted to be disposed external to the heart.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
28 words
The cardiac stimulating apparatus according to claim 8 wherein, the control unit includes a sensor adapted to be in sensing contact with the wall of the atrial appendage.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
22 words
The cardiac stimulating apparatus according to claim 9 wherein the control unit is adapted to be in wireless communication with the sensor.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
24 words
The cardiac stimulating apparatus according to claim 8 wherein the control unit comprises circuitry for providing a control signal to control the atrial pacer.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
35 words
The cardiac stimulating apparatus according to claim 8 wherein the atrial pacer includes a stimulator adapted to be disposed interior to the heart for applying a stimulating signal to the wall of the atrial appendage.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
22 words
The cardiac stimulating apparatus according to claim 12 wherein the control unit is adapted to be in wireless communication with the stimulator.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
22 words
The cardiac stimulating apparatus according to claim 12 wherein the control unit is adapted to be in wireless communication with the electrode.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
50 words
The cardiac stimulating apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the atrial pacer includes at least one of a stimulator disposed therein for applying a stimulating signal to the wall of the atrial appendage and a sensor disposed therein to be in sensing contact with a wall of the atrial appendage.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
60 words
The cardiac stimulating apparatus according to claim 1 comprising: i) a charger adapted to be disposed external to a patient's body for providing a power signal in the form of electromagnetic energy; and ii) an energizer adapted to be disposed internal to a patient's body for receiving the power signal provided by the generator unit to energize said atrial pacer.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
18 words
The cardiac stimulating apparatus according to claim 16 wherein the charger and the energizer are in wireless communication.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
34 words
The cardiac stimulating apparatus according to claim 16 wherein the generator unit comprises a first coil for transmitting the power signal and the energizing unit comprises a second coil for receiving the power signal.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
90 words
A cardiac stimulating apparatus, comprising: a filter adapted to engage proximate an opening between an atrial appendage and an atrium of a heart; and an atrial pacer to support the filter proximate the opening between the atrial appendage and the atrium, comprising i) a sensor adapted to be in sensing contact with a wall of the atrial appendage for sensing fibrillation of the atrial appendage, and ii) an electrode adapted to be in electrical contact with the wall of the atrial appendage for applying stimulating signals to the atrial appendage.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
90 words
A cardiac stimulating apparatus, comprising: a filter adapted to engage proximate an opening between an atrial appendage and an atrium of a heart; and an atrial pacer to support the filter proximate the opening between the atrial appendage and the atrium, comprising i) a sensor adapted to be in sensing contact with a wall of the atrial appendage for sensing fibrillation of the atrial appendage, and ii) an electrode adapted to be in electrical contact with the wall of the atrial appendage for applying stimulating signals to the atrial appendage.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
16 words
The cardiac stimulating apparatus according to claim 19 wherein the filter comprises a plurality of spokes.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
21 words
The cardiac stimulating apparatus according to claim 20 wherein the spokes include tines to attach the filter to the atrial appendage.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
19 words
The cardiac stimulating apparatus according to claim 19 wherein the spokes extend generally radially outwardly from the atrial pacer.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
14 words
The cardiac stimulating apparatus according to claim 19 wherein the filter comprises a mesh.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
25 words
The cardiac stimulating apparatus according to claim 19 wherein the filter includes at least one of an expandable mesh and a plurality of expandable spokes.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
39 words
The cardiac stimulating apparatus according to claim 24 wherein said one of said expendable mesh and said plurality of expendable spokes are collapsible to be disposed near the atrial pacer for implantation into the atrial appendage through a catheter.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
23 words
The cardiac stimulating apparatus according to claim 19 wherein atrial pacer includes a control unit adapted to be disposed external to the heart.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
22 words
The cardiac stimulating apparatus according to claim 26 wherein the control unit is adapted to be in wireless communication with the sensor.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
24 words
The cardiac stimulating apparatus according to claim 26 wherein the control unit comprises circuitry for providing a control signal to control the atrial pacer.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
24 words
The cardiac stimulating apparatus according to claim 19 wherein the atrial pacer includes a stimulator for providing a stimulation control signal to the electrode.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
60 words
The cardiac stimulating apparatus according to claim 19 comprising: i) a charger adapted to be disposed external to a patient's body for providing a power signal in the form of electromagnetic energy; and ii) an energizer adapted to be disposed internal to a patient's body for receiving the power signal provided by the generator unit to energize said atrial pacer.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
34 words
The cardiac stimulating apparatus according to claim 30 wherein the generator unit comprises a first coil for transmitting the power signal and the energizing unit comprises a second coil for receiving the power signal.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
60 words
A cardiac stimulating apparatus, comprising: a filtration device for reducing the transport of emboli from an atrial appendage to an atrium of the heart; and an atrial pacer to support the filtration device between the atrial appendage and the atrium, the atrial pacer adapted to contact a wall of the atrial appendage for reducing atrial fibrillation in the atrial appendage.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
60 words
A cardiac stimulating apparatus, comprising: a filtration device for reducing the transport of emboli from an atrial appendage to an atrium of the heart; and an atrial pacer to support the filtration device between the atrial appendage and the atrium, the atrial pacer adapted to contact a wall of the atrial appendage for reducing atrial fibrillation in the atrial appendage.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
17 words
The cardiac stimulating apparatus according to claim 32 wherein the filtration device comprises a plurality of spokes.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
22 words
The cardiac stimulating apparatus according to claim 33 wherein the spokes include tines to attach the filtration device to the atrial appendage.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
19 words
The cardiac stimulating apparatus according to claim 32 wherein the spokes extend generally radially outwardly from the atrial pacer.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
15 words
The cardiac stimulating apparatus according to claim 32 wherein the filtration device comprises a mesh.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
26 words
The cardiac stimulating apparatus according to claim 32 wherein the filtration device includes at least one of an expandable mesh and a plurality of expandable spokes.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
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The cardiac stimulating apparatus according to claim 37 wherein said one of said expendable mesh and said plurality of expendable spokes are collapsible to be disposed near the atrial pacer for implantation into the atrial appendage through a catheter.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
23 words
The cardiac stimulating apparatus according to claim 32 wherein atrial pacer includes a control unit adapted to be disposed external to the heart.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
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The cardiac stimulating apparatus according to claim 39 wherein, the control unit includes a sensor adapted to be in sensing contact with the wall of the atrial appendage.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
22 words
The cardiac stimulating apparatus according to claim 40 wherein the control unit is adapted to be in wireless communication with the sensor.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
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The cardiac stimulating apparatus according to claim 39 wherein the control unit comprises circuitry for providing a control signal to control the atrial pacer.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
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The cardiac stimulating apparatus according to claim 39 wherein the atrial pacer includes a stimulator adapted to be disposed interior to the heart for applying a stimulating signal to the wall of the atrial appendage.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
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The cardiac stimulating apparatus according to claim 43 wherein the control unit is adapted to be in wireless communication with the stimulator.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
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The cardiac stimulating apparatus according to claim 32 wherein the atrial pacer includes at least one of a stimulator disposed therein for applying a stimulating signal to the wall of the atrial appendage and a sensor disposed therein to be in sensing contact with a wall of the atrial appendage.
Claim 49
Dependent Claim
60 words
The cardiac stimulating apparatus according to claim 32 comprising: i) a charger adapted to be disposed external to a patient's body for providing a power signal in the form of electromagnetic energy; and ii) an energizer adapted to be disposed internal to a patient's body for receiving the power signal provided by the generator unit to energize said atrial pacer.
Claim 50
Dependent Claim
34 words
The cardiac stimulating apparatus according to claim 46 wherein the generator unit comprises a first coil for transmitting the power signal and the energizing unit comprises a second coil for receiving the power signal.
Claim 51
Dependent Claim
82 words
A cardiac stimulating apparatus comprising: an atrial pacer comprising an elongated body adapted at one end thereof for making at least one of sensing and stimulating contact with a wall of an atrial appendage of a heart, said atrial pacer including at least one of an atrial sensor and an atrial stimulator; and an filtration device mounted to said elongated body distal the one end thereof and adapted for intercepting emboli moving between the atrial appendage and an atrium of the heart.
Claim 52
Dependent Claim
82 words
A cardiac stimulating apparatus comprising: an atrial pacer comprising an elongated body adapted at one end thereof for making at least one of sensing and stimulating contact with a wall of an atrial appendage of a heart, said atrial pacer including at least one of an atrial sensor and an atrial stimulator; and an filtration device mounted to said elongated body distal the one end thereof and adapted for intercepting emboli moving between the atrial appendage and an atrium of the heart.
Claim 53
Dependent Claim
17 words
The cardiac stimulating apparatus according to claim 48 wherein the filtration device comprises a plurality of spokes.
Claim 54
Dependent Claim
22 words
The cardiac stimulating apparatus according to claim 49 wherein the spokes include tines to attach the filtration device to the atrial appendage.
Claim 55
Dependent Claim
19 words
The cardiac stimulating apparatus according to claim 48 wherein the spokes extend generally radially outwardly from the atrial pacer.
Claim 56
Dependent Claim
15 words
The cardiac stimulating apparatus according to claim 48 wherein the filtration device comprises a mesh.
Claim 57
Dependent Claim
26 words
The cardiac stimulating apparatus according to claim 48 wherein the filtration device includes at least one of an expandable mesh and a plurality of expandable spokes.
Claim 58
Dependent Claim
39 words
The cardiac stimulating apparatus according to claim 53 wherein said one of said expendable mesh and said plurality of expendable spokes are collapsible to be disposed near the atrial pacer for implantation into the atrial appendage through a catheter.
Claim 59
Dependent Claim
23 words
The cardiac stimulating apparatus according to claim 48 wherein atrial pacer includes a control unit adapted to be disposed external to the heart.
Claim 60
Dependent Claim
23 words
The cardiac stimulating apparatus according to claim 55 wherein the control unit is adapted to be in wireless communication with the atrial sensor.
Claim 61
Dependent Claim
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The cardiac stimulating apparatus according to claim 55 wherein the control unit is adapted to be in wireless communication with the stimulator.
Claim 62
Dependent Claim
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The cardiac stimulating apparatus according to claim 48 wherein the stimulator is adapted to apply a stimulating signal to the wall of the atrial appendage and the sensor is adapted to be in sensing contact with a wall of the atrial appendage.
Claim 63
Dependent Claim
60 words
The cardiac stimulating apparatus according to claim 48 comprising: i) a charger adapted to be disposed external to a patient's body for providing a power signal in the form of electromagnetic energy; and ii) an energizer adapted to be disposed internal to a patient's body for receiving the power signal provided by the generator unit to energize said atrial pacer.
Claim 64
Dependent Claim
34 words
The cardiac stimulating apparatus according to claim 59 wherein the generator unit comprises a first coil for transmitting the power signal and the energizing unit comprises a second coil for receiving the power signal.
Claim 65
Dependent Claim
83 words
A cardiac stimulating apparatus comprising: an atrial pacer comprising an elongated body adapted at one end thereof for making at least one of sensing and stimulating contact with a wall of an atrial appendage of a heart, said atrial pacer including an atrial sensor and an atrial stimulator disposed in said elongated body; and an filtration device mounted to said elongated body distal the one end thereof and adapted for intercepting emboli moving between the atrial appendage and an atrium of the heart.
Claim 66
Dependent Claim
83 words
A cardiac stimulating apparatus comprising: an atrial pacer comprising an elongated body adapted at one end thereof for making at least one of sensing and stimulating contact with a wall of an atrial appendage of a heart, said atrial pacer including an atrial sensor and an atrial stimulator disposed in said elongated body; and an filtration device mounted to said elongated body distal the one end thereof and adapted for intercepting emboli moving between the atrial appendage and an atrium of the heart.
Claim 67
Dependent Claim
17 words
The cardiac stimulating apparatus according to claim 61 wherein the filtration device comprises a plurality of spokes.
Claim 68
Dependent Claim
22 words
The cardiac stimulating apparatus according to claim 62 wherein the spokes include tines to attach the filtration device to the atrial appendage.
Claim 69
Dependent Claim
19 words
The cardiac stimulating apparatus according to claim 61 wherein the spokes extend generally radially outwardly from the atrial pacer.
Claim 70
Dependent Claim
15 words
The cardiac stimulating apparatus according to claim 61 wherein the filtration device comprises a mesh.
Claim 71
Dependent Claim
26 words
The cardiac stimulating apparatus according to claim 61 wherein the filtration device includes at least one of an expandable mesh and a plurality of expandable spokes.
Claim 72
Dependent Claim
39 words
The cardiac stimulating apparatus according to claim 66 wherein said one of said expendable mesh and said plurality of expendable spokes are collapsible to be disposed near the atrial pacer for implantation into the atrial appendage through a catheter.
Claim 73
Dependent Claim
24 words
The cardiac stimulating apparatus according to claim 61 wherein the atrial pacer includes a control unit adapted to be disposed external to the heart.
Claim 74
Dependent Claim
22 words
The cardiac stimulating apparatus according to claim 68 wherein the control unit is adapted to be in wireless communication with the sensor.
Claim 75
Dependent Claim
22 words
The cardiac stimulating apparatus according to claim 68 wherein the control unit is adapted to be in wireless communication with the stimulator.
Claim 76
Dependent Claim
42 words
The cardiac stimulating apparatus according to claim 61 wherein the stimulator is adapted to apply a stimulating signal to the wall of the atrial appendage and the sensor is adapted to be in sensing contact with a wall of the atrial appendage.
Claim 77
Dependent Claim
60 words
The cardiac stimulating apparatus according to claim 61 comprising: i) a charger adapted to be disposed external to a patient's body for providing a power signal in the form of electromagnetic energy; and ii) an energizer adapted to be disposed internal to a patient's body for receiving the power signal provided by the generator unit to energize said atrial pacer.
Claim 78
Dependent Claim
34 words
The cardiac stimulating apparatus according to claim 72 wherein the generator unit comprises a first coil for transmitting the power signal and the energizing unit comprises a second coil for receiving the power signal.
Claim 79
Dependent Claim
49 words
A cardiac stimulating apparatus, comprising: a filtration means for reducing the transport of emboli from an atrial appendage to an atrium of the heart; and a pacing means for supporting the filtration device between the atrial appendage and the atrium and for reducing atrial fibrillation in the atrial appendage.
Claim 80
Dependent Claim
49 words
A cardiac stimulating apparatus, comprising: a filtration means for reducing the transport of emboli from an atrial appendage to an atrium of the heart; and a pacing means for supporting the filtration device between the atrial appendage and the atrium and for reducing atrial fibrillation in the atrial appendage.
Claim 81
Dependent Claim
17 words
The cardiac stimulating apparatus according to claim 74 wherein the filtration means comprises a plurality of spokes.
Claim 82
Dependent Claim
19 words
The cardiac stimulating apparatus according to claim 74 wherein the spokes extend generally radially outwardly from the pacing means.
Claim 83
Dependent Claim
15 words
The cardiac stimulating apparatus according to claim 74 wherein the filtration means comprises a mesh.
Claim 84
Dependent Claim
26 words
The cardiac stimulating apparatus according to claim 74 wherein the filtration means includes at least one of an expandable mesh and a plurality of expandable spokes.
Claim 85
Dependent Claim
39 words
The cardiac stimulating apparatus according to claim 78 wherein said one of said expendable mesh and said plurality of expendable spokes are collapsible to be disposed near the pacing means for implantation into the atrial appendage through a catheter.
Claim 86
Dependent Claim
23 words
The cardiac stimulating apparatus according to claim 74 wherein pacing means includes a control unit adapted to be disposed external to the heart.
Claim 87
Dependent Claim
28 words
The cardiac stimulating apparatus according to claim 80 wherein, the control unit includes a sensor adapted to be in sensing contact with the wall of the atrial appendage.
Claim 88
Dependent Claim
22 words
The cardiac stimulating apparatus according to claim 81 wherein the control unit is adapted to be in wireless communication with the sensor.
Claim 89
Dependent Claim
35 words
The cardiac stimulating apparatus according to claim 80 wherein the pacing means includes a stimulator adapted to be disposed interior to the heart for applying a stimulating signal to the wall of the atrial appendage.
Claim 90
Dependent Claim
22 words
The cardiac stimulating apparatus according to claim 83 wherein the control unit is adapted to be in wireless communication with the stimulator.
Claim 91
Dependent Claim
50 words
The cardiac stimulating apparatus according to claim 74 wherein the pacing means includes at least one of a stimulator disposed therein for applying a stimulating signal to the wall of the atrial appendage and a sensor disposed therein to be in sensing contact with a wall of the atrial appendage.
Claim 92
Dependent Claim
60 words
The cardiac stimulating apparatus according to claim 74 comprising: i) a charger adapted to be disposed external to a patient's body for providing a power signal in the form of electromagnetic energy; and ii) an energizer adapted to be disposed internal to a patient's body for receiving the power signal provided by the generator unit to energize said pacing means.
Claim 93
Dependent Claim
34 words
The cardiac stimulating apparatus according to claim 86 wherein the generator unit comprises a first coil for transmitting the power signal and the energizing unit comprises a second coil for receiving the power signal.
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